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Contract Specialist

Company: Department of Defense - Defense Logistics Agency

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is an opencontinuous announcement with an established initial cutoff date of September 8 2024. Please see the How You Will Be Evaluated section for more information.

Nurse (Educator) - DHA

Company: Department of Health and Human Services - Indian Health Service

Location: Shiprock, New Mexico Shiprock, New Mexico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is for a leading educator in the lactation process at the Northern Navajo Medical Center. The educator will participate in patient care delivery, interact with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and promote safe and appropriate nursing care.

Knowledge Operations (Title 32)

Company: Department of the Air Force - Air National Guard Units

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a job posting for a Knowledge Operations position in the Utah Air National Guard. The position is open to the public and those willing to join the UTANG.

IT SPECIALIST

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)

Location: Pearl City, Hawaii Pearl City, Hawaii

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies and provides instructions on how to apply. It also notes that notice of result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to the flyer.

Interdisciplinary Civil Engineer (Hydrologic) / Hydrologist

Company: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Reclamation

Location: Carson City, Nevada Carson City, Nevada

Posted Sep 29, 2024

Reclamation is seeking a career professional to assist in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

Attorney-Adviser (General)

Company: Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position works under the general supervision of the District Counsel as an Assistant District Counsel. Assignments could be in any number of practice areas.

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Company: Department of the Air Force - Air National Guard Units

Location: Kirtland AFB, New Mexico Kirtland AFB, New Mexico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard title 5 excepted service position. You may be eligible for a Recruitment or Relocation incentive. The position is part of the NM 150th Special Operations Wing National Guard.

Supervisory Police Officer (Title 32)

Company: Department of the Air Force - Air National Guard Units

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This National Guard position is for a Supervisory Police Officer Title 32 Position Description Number D2264000and is part of the 151st SFS located in Salt Lake City with the Utah Air National Guard. The vacancy is open to the public and those in the UTANG or willing to join.

IT SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT) (INDEF) (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Air Force - Air National Guard Units

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This National Guard position is open to the public and those in the Utah Air National Guard. The selecting supervisor is SMSgt Sam Blunck.

AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Air Force - Air National Guard Units

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The National Guard is hiring an Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic in Salt Lake City, Utah. The position is open to the public and may be eligible for a relocation incentive.

Health Services Administrator (O-5 Billet) Supervisory

Company: Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Location: Elizabeth, New Jersey Elizabeth, New Jersey

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a supervisory position within the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Health Service Corps. It is only open to current USPHS officers.

Interdisciplinary Engineer

Company: Department of Defense - Defense Contract Management Agency

Location: Hudson, New Hampshire Hudson, New Hampshire

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This job announcement provides information about the job and the application process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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